A game changer for the Law of the Sea
Fresh back from the United Nations in New York, Professor Joanna Mossop is buzzing, having experienced something very few academics get to—participating in the creation of a new treaty in her specialist area of the Law of the Sea.
‘Eco worm tax’ a winning plan for UC student
UC Masters in Business Management student Yutika Rangari created a poster explaining her plan to levy the industrial and residential sector $40...
£1.13m grant to support Durham University carbon reduction project
Durham University has been awarded a £1.13m grant for a major project to help reduce Carbon emissions at one of its landmark buildings.
McMaster University Continuing Education to offer micro-certification in data analytics
McMaster University Continuing Education and the National Institutes of Health Informatics (NIHI) have launched an online...
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
A key genomics project led by a Western biologist, which aims to combat infestations of a pesticide-resistant spider mite, has received significant federal funds.
Scientists find upper limit for the speed of sound
The result - about 36 km per second - is around twice as fast as the speed of sound in diamond, the hardest known material in the world.
How to apply for studying abroad in New Zealand?
New Zealand has advantages such as high-quality education, a safe and stable environment, a multicultural society, a good quality of life, and opportunities for permanent residency after graduation...
Predicting tornadoes on UK cold fronts for the first time
Weather forecasters can more accurately predict when a tornado is likely to hit the UK thanks to a new tool devised in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the Met Office.
University of Ottawa and Embassy of France in Canada pave way for scientific diplomacy
In a world increasingly shaken by crises and polarized debate, science is more critical than ever, and the concept of scientific diplomacy is taking on added importance.
Height in humans is genetically similar to height in cattle
There is a strong evidence for similarity in the biology of height across humans and cattle, as 39% of the genes associated with height in cattle were also found to be associated with height in humans.
